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A 27-PLUS-FOOTER WEIGHING ONLY 2000KG?
MEET THE BAILEY RANGEFINDER CAPRICORN.
Sometimes I feel that I really need a new
4WD. I love my old Land Cruiser but its towing
capacity – 2500kg – seems less relevant with
each passing year. Then along comes a caravan
that restores a little faith.
I’m referring to the Bailey Rangefinder
Capricorn, an extensively equipped 27-plus-
footer that old Ruby towed with ease.
Sure, there are plenty of vans available with
an ATM of 2500kg or less, but few have the
living space on display in the Capricorn.
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Bailey Caravans has its roots in the UK,
but with its Rangefinder series of caravans
it became the first European manufacturer
to build vans in Australia. The company has
long had a reputation for lightweight vans.
But how does it do it? Well, the company
strips unnecessary weight from the chassis,
uses lightweight ply inside, and the body
construction plays a significant part.
In short, the walls and roof are hail-resistant
fibreglass sandwich panels that incorporate a